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rowan
[ roh-uhn, rou- ]
/ ˈroʊ ən, ˈraʊ- /
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Definition of rowan
noun
the European mountain ash, Sorbus aucuparia, having pinnate leaves and clusters of bright red berries.
either of two American mountain ashes, Sorbus americana or S. sambucifolia.
the berry of any of these trees.
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Origin of rowan
1795–1805; <Old Norse *raun- in reynir,Norwegian raun
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Word Origin for rowan
C16: from Scandinavian; compare Norwegian rogn, raun, Old Norse reynir
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